Rooms are very tired. Shower curtain was much much too long but I guess not the cleaning lady or other staff realize it. Rooms are generally very neglected. No toilet paper provided....had to ask for it! Best to avoid until this place wakes up and provide better rooms.

First off, Sam's Guesthouse should not be confused with the apparently more popular Sim's Guesthouse. Both have gardens, and similar names, but don't be confused. Sam's is slightly more centrally located, but isn't nearly the welcoming expat/backpacker haven that Sim's is made out to be. This was our first mistake. We had changed our travel plans at the last minute... More

Sam's is a bit tired; however, the location is great, the price is right, and the staff are friendly and helpful. The rooms are clean and relatively comfortable, although they have seen better days with peeling wallpaper and musty bathrooms. Sunny and the staff speak English and are always ready to help out where they can. They arranged airport pick... More

Sam's has a variety of different rooms available and the good ones are usually booked in advance, so it is advised to do so also. Not your typical boozy scene that you find hostels but a much more relaxed vibe. The best rooms are located in the guesthouse which is over 300 years old. Beautiful gardens and very well kept... More

I was expecting a "guest house" not a run down Chinese hotel! No atmosphere (maybe the entrance in the picture but that was it) , no sign of other international travelers to chat with, no cafe to grab a coffee or a little snack or breakfast. Rooms were dingy and bathroom smelled. I will say that I had a good... More

Sam's Guesthouse is conveniently located, near city center, 20 minutes from the airport bus stop. Near food market and People's park. We were quite surprised to find out the guesthouse's rooms are those of a hotel/tea room, but this was quite ok. The room was very wide, though worn out. The bathroom actually needed doing up. What we really appreciated... More

Me and my friend stayed in this guesthouse twice, once on our way in to sichuan and once on the way out, for about 4 nights total, on the recomendation of a friend. The staff were instantly friendly and helpful. The reception offered great advice on tours and all of the tours were very reasonably priced. The information and advice... More

This was my first visit to mainland China, so I am writing this without anything to compare it to. I have to say that I slept very well at Sam's however as it appeared that I was the only 'westerner' staying, it made it difficult for me communicating with anyone else...............so much so that I ended up heading back to... More

This place is a kind of joint venture between a Chinese Hotel and a Hostel. The hostel is just a reception where you'll find all the services you would expect from a regular guesthouse. Large rooms in the pure "chinese" tradition, ok but quite dull and inpersonnal in a decoration point of view. There is a nice garden where you... More